Our aim

St James' preschool is a well-established setting that has been open for many years. It is recognised as an intimate setting with local families and we often see siblings and family members join due to our great reputation.

We provide care for young children aged between 2 and 4 years old.

St James' preschool is run by a parent-led committee, alongside a team of qualified staff. You can be confident that the preschool's first priority is the children's developmental needs. And it's a great way for parents to get involved too!

The staff regularly take the children on trips in our local community. Some of the previous trips have included Petts Wood Library, Jubilee Park and the local pet store, as well as nature-spotting walks around the local area.

At St James', we focus on preparing your child for their next step into primary school. Children are able to attend full day sessions 3 days a week (Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays), which is a great introduction to the longer days at primary school.

At St James' , we encourage parents to speak to staff to discuss any queries you may have or simply to see how your child is getting on. On a more formal basis, we offer parent's evening and you will receive regular updates on your child's progress through the Baby Days app, in which you can login to see your child's activities and also their key developmental milestones.

Every child is allocated a "key person" who will take a particular interest in their development. The key person will maintain links with parents, working with them to ensure that the children are supported in reaching their full potential.